Rainy Day Fun in Columbia
Don't let the rain ruin your day. There's still plenty of fun things to do during the month of March.
Explore Nightlife Spots For Painters, Dog Lovers, Gamers, and More
Whether your tastes run to enjoying a beer while you play fetch with Fido, sipping wine while you paint, or nursing a Donkey Kong cocktail during a pinball match, welcome to a whole new world of entertaining nightlife.
January 21, 1791
Birthday of pioneering Ann Hawkins Gentry of Columbia. Wife of soldier and adventurer, Richard Gentry, mother of thirteen children, widowed in war, and only the second woman in American history to serve as a postmistress (which she did for twenty-seven years in Columbia).
Salus Populi: A Safe Place for Kids
Rainbow House provides a safe and loving space for children and families in crisis.
January/February Events Worth the Drive
Our picks include a film festival, an ice carnival, and a dance group performing to songs by the Beatles.
December 18, 1877
Long distance telephone service began in Missouri. The first line ran between Jackson and Cape Girardeau. St. Louis-Hannibal and Columbia-Rocheport were connected within months.
2019 Discover the Best of Missouri Life Awards
You voted. We counted. Now you can discover some best-kept secrets and surprises around the state in eight different categories, such as culture, destinations, food, lore and legend, and more.